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Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club

HOME. PURPOSE. OFFICERS. REQUIREMENTS. GOALS. FUN STUFF. LINKS. CAREERS. More real than i, MORE RATIONAL THAN. π. Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club.

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Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club

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  1. HOME PURPOSE OFFICERS REQUIREMENTS GOALS FUN STUFF LINKS CAREERS More real than i, MORE RATIONAL THAN π Kent Meridian High school’s Math Club Didyou know "The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers." Let Math Club help you pursue that path. Commercial (click on black screen)

  2. Purpose/mission Purpose: Reaching out to the community Provide necessary skills and traits essential in the future – patience, gaining of trust with peers, experience in teamwork and collaboration Impacting KM and students – greater cause Not only for our own benefit, but for peers and KM as a whole.

  3. Esther Yang • Junior – President • KMTA student and IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus & lovin’ it!  • 2nd violin principal for Bellevue Youth Symphony • State place/titles in violin and piano

  4. Marianne Rojas • Junior – Vice President • KMTA student and IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus and lovin it!  • Plans to attend a university offering ROTC • Enjoys reading, watching crime/cop shows, and volunteering in the community

  5. Rory Jens • Senior – Secretary • IB Diploma Candidate • Captain of the KM Tennis Team • Currently taking IB HL Calculus and lovin’ it! 

  6. Zane Duke • Senior – Historian • IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB HL Calculus and enjoyin’ it!  • National Merit Semifinalist • Writes for the Royal Herald • FIRST Robotics • Hopes to attend MIT next fall

  7. Randy Nguyen • Junior – Treasurer • IB Diploma Candidate • Currently taking IB SL Calculus and lovin’ it!  • Plans to attend medical school • Career goal: Neurosurgeon

  8. Mrs. Transier • Teaches Geometry and both years of IB math studies • 8th year at Kent-Meridian • Has 3 kids • She and her husband have played an important role in changing KM’s reputation

  9. Requirements (for Tutors) • One math teacher letter of recommendation • 300 word essay entitled: “Why I Want to be in KM’s Math Club.” • You must include why you want to be in math club while stating your strengths/weaknesses in math, and how they play a role for you to become a potential tutor in math club. • Application due (in 2 weeks) December 2nd • Some people will be rejected based upon number of applicants and applicants’ qualifications

  10. Goals for Math Club • Inspire student appreciation of Math • Impact KM through improving math grades • Perform community service • Fundraising for FUN :D

  11. Fun Stuff • This Week in Math • Celebrating a famous mathematician in history each week • Math Bee • Winner: Prize • PI DAY! • Games, getting pied, math activities • Tutor of the Month • Prize & Certificate • Club t-shirts

  12. Links • Visit KM Website to see website • kmhsmathclub.weebly.com • Blog: kmhsmathclub.blogspot.com • Email: kmhsmathclub@gmail.com

  13. Careers • According to the Wall Street Journal:Mathematician is considered the Best Job of All Jobs.Mathematicians median annual income was pegged at $94,160.The top 3 jobs on the list were: • 1. Mathematician2. Actuary3. Statistician • 5 of the 6 “Best Jobs” in terms of low stress, high compensation, autonomy, and hiring demand in the “Job Related Almanac” by Les Krantz are all math related. • "The top 15 highest-earning college degrees all have one thing in common -- math skills. That's according to a recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks college graduates' job offers."

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